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Explained: How Solar Storms Cause Colourful Auroras On Earth

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Sunday May 12, 2024, New Delhi

Auroras illuminated the skies across many regions on Saturday. This was the second time in a row on May 11 that auroras lit up the skies across swaths of the planet.

Why You Shouldn't Take Nutrition Advice From People Who've Lived Over 100 Years

The Conversation | Sunday May 12, 2024

Its a cliche of reporting on people who reach 100 years of age, or even 110, to ask them some variation of the question: "What did you do to live this long?"

NASA Shares Photos Of Massive Explosions On Sun That Unleashed Solar Flares

NDTV News Desk | Sunday May 12, 2024, New Delhi

NASA has recorded two explosions on the surface of the sun which unleashed powerful solar flares on Friday and Saturday.

What Scientists Discovered After 15 Years Of Research On Blue Whale Sound

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday May 11, 2024

Scientists spent 15 years listening to blue whales in the Antarctic using special buoys that can detect whale calls.

James Webb Telescope Discovers Rocky Planet with Atmosphere, But It's A Fiery Inferno

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday May 11, 2024

Scientists have discovered a rocky planet, 55 Cancri e, beyond our solar system with an atmosphere detected by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Video: What Causes A Solar Storm? Indian Scientist Explains

NDTV News Desk | Saturday May 11, 2024, New Delhi

A celestial event is unfolding as solar flares and coronal mass ejections dazzle the skies, potentially extending the spectacle as far south as Alabama and Northern California in the US.

AI Can Now Outsmart You By Lies And Deception, Researchers Warn

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday May 11, 2024

Many artificial intelligence (AI) systems have already learned how to deceive humans, even systems that have been trained to be helpful and honest.

Solar Storm: Understanding A Geomagnetic Storm And What To Expect From It

Asian News International | Saturday May 11, 2024, Colorado, United States

A remarkable celestial event is underway as a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections dazzle the skies, potentially extending the spectacle far across the northern hemisphere.

ISRO Successfully Tests 3D-Printed Rocket Engine - A Major Breakthrough

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 11, 2024, Bengaluru

ISRO has successfully conducted a long-duration test of its PS4 engine, re-designed for production using cutting-edge additive manufacturing (AM) techniques -- also known in common parlance as 3D printing -- and crafted in Indian industry.

India's Strides In Arctic, Antarctica, Himalayas To Soon Be Taught In Schools

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 11, 2024, New Delhi

India's strides in research on the Arctic, Antarctica and the Himalayas may soon figure in school textbooks, with the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences reaching out to the NCERT to include the latest developments in its curriculum.

No More Pollution? New Material Can Absorb, Trap Greenhouse Gases

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Friday May 10, 2024

The material shows excellent stability in water, which makes it useful to be used in capturing carbon in industrial settings.

Pushing Your Body Aerobically Has Health Benefits, Finds Study

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Friday May 10, 2024

If people with sedentary lifestyle suddenly start strenuous exercises, such as participating in marathons, endurance cycling or triathlons, they are at a higher risk of health issues. But results are different in case of seasoned athletes, says study

"Dancing Loops": NASA Captures Eruptions On Sun, Emission Of Powerful Pair Of Solar Flares

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Friday May 10, 2024

NASA delighted its Instagram followers with two GIFs that captured the moment the Sun unleashed two powerful solar flares. These two energetic flashes erupted on May 7 and May 8 from sunspots identified as AR3663 and AR3664.

"Super-Earth": Astronomers Detect Rocky Planet With Atmosphere

Reuters | Thursday May 09, 2024, Washington

Astronomers have searched for years for rocky planets beyond our solar system with an atmosphere - a trait considered essential for any possibility of harboring life.

Human Bodies: Cells Age Faster Than Previously Thought, New Study Reveals

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday May 09, 2024

New research published in Aging Cell suggests that epigenetic clocks, used to measure biological age based on genetic modifications, may be less accurate due to daily variations.